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Well, I got my Fox Creek jacket today in the mail. Based on members opinions here, thought I'd give Fox Creek a try. Well, it AIN'T no Langlitz. So, I'll be sending it back. In fairness, its only half the price of a Langlitz and I got what I paid for. Should have known better than to listen to the sales hype when I called 'em. Its just that once you've had the best..well, you get the idea. 
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I've been very happy with my jacket from Chillhowee. But that could be because I've never had a Langlitz. They do look to be the ultimate. (pricewise too).
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I found that you do pay for what you get. Therefore I bought the best jacket I could. Walden Miller in Australia(Kangaroo skin) and the best tyres. That few inches is all that keeps you on the road.
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i have a vanson and it is a top notch jacket. they area little pricey paid 200 for mine on a clearence sale but they are one of the ebst out there
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Just sent for a catalog. Thanks for the link! Time to replace my 25 year old jacket but I've not seen a jacket that looks like mine, with the required quality. Till now. Thanks again for the Link!  Buy the way, the link to the Lap Apron features a Triumph! 
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I had the opportunity to buy my Langlitz motor-cop jacket that was custom built for me when I when I left th PD back in '94. Thought, 'what'll I need that thing for?' Ah...hindsight. I guess I'm gonna have to make the trip to Portland, get fitted and pay the big $$. Once you've had filet mignon, top sirloin just ain't cuttin' it. 
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I was passing through Libby, MT last summer & stopped at the local supermarket. The woman checking out asked if "that was a Langlitz?". She continued "I have two of them!". Life is funny that way. Now I need to fill out the measuring form for a pair of pants. It's hard (impossible) to purchase leathers that fit with a 37-38" inseam off the rack.
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I got a nice vented jacket from Hot Leathers in Daytona Beach for $99. It has held up well especially for the price!
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Didn't like the Fox Creek? Hunh. Wow, alls I can say is the Langlitz jackets must be orgasmic, 'cause I love my FC! *shrug*
[EDIT] -- So out of curiosity I went and looked 'em up -- nice jackets, but STARTING at $650? Heh. Yikes. I'll stick with FC. I can't help but think that the point of diminishing returns fairly quickly there.
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The difficult part is, and I guess this is true of just about anything, is that you have to actually fondle the product. Fox Creek makes a noble attempt by sending you a piece of their leather, but that still doesn't suffice. I've just never seen anything as good as a Langlitz. I'd have probably kept the Fox Creek if it had fit better because it is a good product for $400. Well, $419, cost me $19 to send it back.
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I found that you do pay for what you get. Therefore I bought the best jacket I could. Walden Miller in Australia(Kangaroo skin) and the best tyres. That few inches is all that keeps you on the road.
Good point about the rubber on the road. A fine set of tires can save you from ever having to test a leather jacket. I run with Avon Venom X and will buy another set once they go south.
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